Halloween is the one night when guests expect the room to look strange. Glowing costumes, a moon on the ceiling and bats on the wall all feel right in late October. A black light Halloween party gives you that eerie glow with very little setup. This guide covers costumes, decor, lighting effects and how to combine black lights with color so the room feels spooky instead of simply dark.
Key takeaways
- Setup takes less than 1 minute per light, and one black light covers up to 60×60 ft.
- Almost anything white or fluorescent will glow, so white costumes, neon paint and white drapes all light up.
- The monogram catalog includes Halloween designs, such as a bare tree with a moon and bats.
- The moon effect light creates a glowing moon on your ceiling or wall and pairs with starry night lighting.
Plan the night before the lights
Halloween parties range from a kids’ costume party in the afternoon to an adult party that runs past midnight. Black light works best in the dark, so plan the main part of the party for after sunset, or choose a room where you can cover the windows.
Decide on a mood early:
- Spooky but friendly. Glowing ghosts, pumpkins and bats, with orange and purple color on the walls.
- Haunted house. A dark room, a few pools of light and a moon in the corner.
- Neon monster mash. A dance floor with glowing costumes, neon paint and moving light.
How to use black lights for Halloween
One cannon style black light covers up to 60×60 ft.
The black lights page says almost anything white or fluorescent will glow, including white clothing, linens, neon party paint and highlighter markers. That gives you plenty of Halloween options:
- White sheet ghosts, skeleton costumes and white face paint.
- Neon paint on carved pumpkins or paper bats.
- White drapes, which add a bright glow to a black light event, hung behind the bar or the DJ.
- White cobweb decorations on doors and windows.
Test your decorations under the light before the party, because some white fabrics glow more than others. Our black light party planning guide explains how many lights to rent and where to aim them.
Black light Halloween party decor and effects
Halloween designs in light. A monogram light projects names, initials, logos or patterns onto walls, floors, ceilings or backdrops. The monogram catalog includes Halloween designs, such as a bare tree with a moon and bats. You can also send your own artwork, and the team emails a preview before shipping.
A moon on the ceiling. The moon effect light on the special effects page creates a realistic, glowing moon on your ceiling or wall. It pairs with starry night lighting for a full night sky. Just plug it in and point it where you want the moon to shine.
Color on the walls. Uplights wash the walls in any color at the push of a button. Orange and purple feel classic, green looks eerie and a deep red works for a vampire theme. Our guide to uplighting colors explains how each color changes a room.
Moving light for the dance floor. Moving spotlights arrive preset to a light show, and their beams move to the beat of the music. They come with 8 color options and 7 dynamic patterns, plus a remote, so you can keep the colors on theme.
Mix black light with color
A room lit only with black light can feel flat, and guests may struggle to see the food or the steps. Mix in some color:
- Keep the black lights aimed at the dance floor and the main decorations.
- Use uplights in a low color around the edges of the room.
- Leave enough light at the buffet and the bar for guests to see what they are serving.
If you would rather order one bundle, the packages page lists a Glow Party Package with 1 black light, uplights, a monogram light and a tripod stand.
Delivery and returns
Your rental package will arrive at least two days before your event, and the rental period is 5 days. Each rental includes setup instructions, and 24/7 support is available. You can schedule your rentals well ahead of time, which helps in October, when party dates fill up fast. Shipping is free both ways within the continental U.S.
After the party, repack everything in the boxes it came in, attach the prepaid return labels and take them to a physical FedEx location within two days. Never leave them in a FedEx drop box. More answers are on the FAQs page.
A black light Halloween party needs a dark room, a few lights and a costume dress code. Add a moon, a few bats on the wall and some color, and your guests will step into a different night.
Planning a Halloween party?
Tell us the room size and the theme, and the team can help you choose black lights and effects.
FAQ
Are there Halloween designs for the monogram light?
Yes. The monogram catalog includes Halloween designs, such as a bare tree with a moon and bats. You can also send your own artwork, and the team emails a preview before shipping.
Can the moon effect light work at a Halloween party?
Yes. The moon effect light creates a realistic, glowing moon on your ceiling or wall, and it pairs with starry night lighting. Point it where you want the moon to shine.
Can we use uplights and black lights together?
Yes. Uplights can wash the walls in any color while the black lights make white and neon decorations glow. The Glow Party Package includes a black light and uplights together.
People Also Ask
What are good ideas for a Halloween black light party?
Ask guests to wear white or neon costumes, paint pumpkins with neon paint, hang white drapes and add a moon or bats in light. Mix in orange or purple uplights so the room is not too dark.
How do you use a black light for Halloween?
Place the black light on a table and aim it at the middle of the room or at the decorations you want to glow. White and fluorescent costumes, paint and fabrics will glow under it.
